PROCUREMENT - Americas Procurement Manager

Position Summary

The Industrial Purchasing Manager is an individual contributor responsible for leading MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) and SG&A procurement activities across Canada and Mexico. This role drives sourcing strategies, supplier performance, cost savings, operational excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction. The position offers potential future growth into a people leadership role as business operations expand.

Key Responsibilities

· Own procurement activities for MRO and SG&A categories across Canada and Mexico.

· Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, and supplier performance.

· Manage and oversee the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) process, ensuring timely and accurate creation, modification, and closure of purchase orders.

· Ensure procurement transactions comply with company policies, purchasing procedures, delegated authority limits, and internal controls.

· Identify and deliver measurable cost savings opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Assist in managing exceptions, urgent requests, and escalations to minimize supply disruptions.

· Train and support end users on procurement systems, policies, and purchasing procedures.

· Challenge existing supplier arrangements and internal procurement processes to drive greater value.

· Monitor and report on procurement KPIs, metrics, and business impact.

· Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and influence decision-making.

· Support change management initiatives related to procurement processes, systems, and organizational priorities.

· Lead day-to-day purchasing activities and provide informal leadership, coaching, and guidance where required.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

· Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

· Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and operational improvements.

· Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.

· Strong understanding of procurement metrics and KPI management.

· SAP experience is a strong asset.

· Experience supporting operations across multiple locations or countries is preferred.

Leadership & Influence

· Previous people management experience is preferred.

· Candidates without direct management experience should demonstrate supervisory responsibilities or informal leadership experience.

· Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority.

· Strong leadership potential and interest in future people leadership opportunities.

Core Competencies

· Change management and adaptability

· Stakeholder management and influencing skills

· Strategic sourcing and supplier management

· Negotiation and cost optimization

· Metrics-driven decision making

· Continuous improvement mindset

· Business acumen and analytical thinking